Breakout charges 0.04% per side on notional and 0.09% per day on overnight holds. No platform or data fees, no withdrawal fees beyond network gas. Optimal usage is 3 to 10 round trips per day at moderate size, closing before 12:25 AM UTC to avoid swap entirely.
Breakout charges a clean 0.04% per side execution fee on notional position size and a 0.09% daily swap fee on overnight positions. There are no platform charges, no data feed costs, and no monthly subscription markups. The fee structure is closer to a regulated exchange than a typical prop firm, which makes total cost predictable and lets traders calculate exposure to the daily loss limit before opening positions.
This article breaks down each fee component, walks through cost calculations across position sizes from $10K to $500K, and shows how fees interact with the 3% daily loss limit on a $100K account. The article includes real-world frequency math, swap avoidance strategies, and a 30-day cost projection so traders can size positions with a clear-eyed view of structural fee load.
Fees on a funded account behave differently from fees on personal capital. Every dollar of fee reduces account equity, which counts toward both daily loss and max drawdown limits. A clean understanding of where fees come from and how to control them is the difference between a sustainable funded trading practice and an account that breaches on cost overhead alone.
Breakout fee structure at a glance
| Fee component | Rate | Charged on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading fee | 0.04% per side | Notional position value | Both entry and exit |
| Swap fee | 0.09% per day | Notional position value | Overnight positions only, charged at 12:25 AM UTC |
| Platform fee | $0 | N/A | No platform charge |
| Data feed | $0 | N/A | Included |
| Withdrawal fee | $0 | N/A | Network gas only on ERC-20 |
The structural simplicity matters. Many crypto-trading prop firms layer platform fees, monthly subscriptions, and data feed costs on top of execution fees. Breakout's flat per-side execution plus an explicit overnight swap is the entire fee load. There are no hidden charges that surface only on the funded phase or after passing evaluation.
Per-side trading fee math by position size
| Position Size | Per Side | Round Trip | Account Context ($100K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $4 | $8 | 0.008% of account |
| $50,000 | $20 | $40 | 0.04% of account |
| $100,000 | $40 | $80 | 0.08% of account |
| $250,000 | $100 | $200 | 0.2% of account |
| $500,000 (max 5:1) | $200 | $400 | 0.4% of account |
On a $100K Breakout account with 5x maximum leverage, the largest single position you can open is $500K notional, and the round-trip cost is $400, or 0.4% of account equity. That number matters because the daily loss limit on Breakout funded accounts is typically 3% of starting balance, which is $3,000 on a $100K account. A single max-size round trip consumes 13% of the daily loss limit just in fees.
Why per-side fees compound faster than they look
A trader who runs 10 round trips per day at $100K notional pays $800 in fees daily, or $16,000 across a 20-day trading month. That fee load is 16% of starting balance just to keep the lights on, before considering any direction P&L. High-frequency strategies that look profitable on personal capital lose viability fast on this fee structure.
The 0.09% daily swap fee in practice
The swap fee charges 0.09% of notional per day, debited at 12:25 AM UTC on any position open at that time. The fee is symmetric across long and short positions on Breakout, unlike traditional forex swaps which differ by direction based on rate differentials.
| Position size | Daily swap | 3-day hold | 7-day hold | Equivalent to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $45 | $135 | $315 | 1.5% of $100K account per week |
| $100,000 | $90 | $270 | $630 | 3% of $100K account per week |
| $300,000 | $270 | $810 | $1,890 | Full week of $100K daily loss limit |
| $500,000 | $450 | $1,350 | $3,150 | Daily loss breach in one week |
At the 5x leverage cap of $500K notional on a $100K account, a one-week hold accumulates $3,150 in swap fees alone, which exceeds the daily loss limit. The structural implication is that swing-leaning multi-day holds on Breakout require careful position sizing. Day-trading round trips that close before 12:25 AM UTC eliminate swap exposure entirely.
Comparison to centralized exchange fees
| Venue | Per-side fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout | 0.04% | Funded account context |
| Binance (taker) | 0.04% | Spot, no funded capital |
| Bybit (taker) | 0.055% | Spot |
| Coinbase Advanced (taker) | 0.4-0.6% | Volume-tiered |
| Kraken (taker) | 0.16% | Volume-tiered |
Breakout matches Binance's taker fee structure exactly on percentage per side. The trade-off is no maker rebate and no volume-tier discount, but for a prop-funded account where the capital itself comes from the firm rather than the trader, fee parity with the largest spot venue is a structural advantage rather than a cost.
Fee impact on daily loss limits
The 3% daily loss limit on a $100K account is $3,000. Fees count toward this limit because they reduce equity. The interaction between trade count and fees matters for active traders, particularly scalpers who execute high-frequency round trips.
Scenario: 5 round trips at $250K each
Five round trips at $250K position size cost 5 multiplied by $200, totaling $1,000 in fees. That consumes 33% of the daily loss limit before any losing trade. If three of the five trades lose $500 each, realized losses reach $1,500. Combined with fees, total daily drawdown hits $2,500, leaving $500 of daily loss room. One more losing $250K trade triggers breach.
Scenario: 20 round trips at $250K each (scalping)
Twenty round trips at $250K notional cost 20 multiplied by $200, totaling $4,000 in fees alone. This already exceeds the 3% daily loss limit on a $100K account, regardless of trade direction. Scalping at this scale on Breakout's fee structure is structurally not viable. The math forces traders into one of two patterns: lower-frequency larger-size or higher-frequency much smaller-size.
Optimal trading frequency math
| Frequency | Position size | Daily fee load | % of $100K daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 round trips | $100K each | $240 | 8% |
| 5 round trips | $100K each | $400 | 13% |
| 10 round trips | $100K each | $800 | 27% |
| 20 round trips | $100K each | $1,600 | 53% |
| 3 round trips | $250K each | $600 | 20% |
| 10 round trips | $250K each | $2,000 | 67% |
The sweet spot for most Breakout traders is 3 to 10 round trips per day at position sizes between $50K and $150K. This keeps the daily fee load under 15% of the daily loss limit and leaves room for normal trade-loss variance. Anything more aggressive on either dimension converges toward fee-driven breach risk regardless of trade direction quality.
Swap fee avoidance strategies
Three patterns avoid or minimize swap fee exposure on Breakout.
Day-trading: close before 12:25 AM UTC
Any position closed before 12:25 AM UTC pays zero swap. Traders trading the New York session (1:30 PM to 8:00 PM UTC) or the London session (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM UTC) can structure trades to close before the swap cutoff entirely. This is the simplest and most reliable swap-avoidance strategy and works for the majority of active futures-style crypto traders.
Swing trading: factor swap into target
For positions held multi-day, calculate the cumulative swap cost into the price target. A $100K position held 3 days needs $270 of additional movement just to break even on the swap. Targets need to be set far enough that the structural cost of holding does not consume the profit.
Position sizing: cap notional at swap-affordable size
On a $100K account targeting 1 to 2 day holds, capping notional at $150K to $200K keeps the daily swap at $135 to $180, which is sustainable. The 5x leverage ceiling at $500K notional is structurally not viable for multi-day holds without a clear price target justifying $450 per day in carry cost.
Withdrawal fees and crypto rail costs
Breakout does not charge a withdrawal fee. Payouts settle through ERC-20 stablecoin transfers (USDT or USDC), and the only cost is the Ethereum network gas at time of withdrawal.
| Network condition | Gas cost range | Settlement |
|---|---|---|
| Low traffic | $2-$8 | 5-15 minutes |
| Moderate traffic | $10-$25 | 10-30 minutes |
| High congestion | $30-$80 | 30+ minutes |
To minimize gas, withdraw during low-congestion periods (early UTC mornings, weekends). The withdrawal itself is uncapped on the firm side: there is no minimum or maximum payout dollar limit imposed by Breakout. The trader's only constraint is the cost of network gas at the moment of withdrawal.
Worked example: 30-day cost breakdown
Trader runs a Breakout $100K account, day-trades exclusively with no overnight holds, averages 5 round trips per day at $150K position size, 22 trading days in a month.
| Component | Calculation | 30-day cost |
|---|---|---|
| Trading fees | 5 x 2 x $60 per side x 22 | $13,200 |
| Swap fees | $0 (day-trading only) | $0 |
| Platform fees | $0 | $0 |
| Withdrawal gas | $15 x 4 payouts | $60 |
| Total fees | Sum | $13,260 |
Fee load of $13,260 over 30 days against $100K account is 13.3% of starting balance. The trader needs to generate more than 13.3% gross profit just to break even on fees, before considering any direction losses. This is the structural cost of high-frequency execution on a 5-day-per-week trading schedule.
Compare to lower frequency
Same account, same position size, but only 2 round trips per day instead of 5. Trading fees drop to 2 x 2 x $60 per side x 22, totaling $5,280. The lower-frequency trader pays $5,280 in fees, or 5.3% of starting balance, over the same 30 days. Trade selectivity matters more than position size for fee optimization on Breakout's structure.
Fee implications for evaluation accounts
Evaluation and funded accounts at Breakout use the same fee schedule. There is no fee reduction during evaluation, no fee escalation after funding, no fee tiering based on account size. The 0.04% per side and 0.09% per day apply uniformly across both phases of the trader's lifecycle.
This matters for evaluation cost math: a trader running an aggressive 8-trades-per-day pattern during a 7-day evaluation accumulates substantial fee load on the eval account itself. Fee exposure is real even on the simulated capital, and aggressive evaluation strategies that ignore fees often fail despite directional accuracy.
When Breakout fees beat the alternatives
Breakout's fee structure is competitive when three conditions hold. Position sizes are moderate, under $200K notional. Trade frequency is low to moderate, under 10 round trips per day. Hold periods are intraday or short multi-day with explicit price targets that overcome the swap cost.
It is structurally worse than alternatives when scalping at high frequency (the 0.04% per side accumulates faster than maker-rebate exchanges) or holding large positions for many days (the 0.09% per day compounds against a stationary position). Match the trading style to the fee structure rather than fighting against it.
Hidden costs to watch for
Beyond the documented fees, three hidden costs affect total cost of trading on Breakout.
Spread cost on lower-liquidity pairs
The per-side fee is uniform at 0.04% across all pairs, but spread cost varies. BTC and ETH have tight spreads (typically 0.01% to 0.02% per side). Altcoins can have spreads 5x to 10x wider. Trading altcoins effectively adds another 0.1% to 0.2% in implicit cost per round trip on top of the explicit fee.
Slippage on large positions
Positions over $200K notional in volatile market conditions can experience slippage of 0.05% to 0.2% on entry or exit, depending on liquidity at the moment. This is not a Breakout-specific fee, but it is a cost of running large size on the platform that does not appear in the fee table.
Funding rate exposure
Crypto perpetuals carry funding rate exposure separate from the swap fee. Funding rates vary by pair and market conditions and can range from negative to substantially positive. Check the funding rate for any pair before holding a multi-hour position to understand the additional cost.
Fee benchmarking across position-size profiles
To understand where Breakout's fee structure becomes a constraint, model three trader profiles across a 22-day trading month. The model assumes day-trading only (no swap exposure) and counts trading fees as the sole cost. Profile A: conservative, 3 round trips per day at $50K average size. Profile B: moderate, 6 round trips per day at $100K average size. Profile C: aggressive, 12 round trips per day at $150K average size.
| Profile | Daily fees | Monthly fees | % of $100K account |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: 3 RT x $50K | $120 | $2,640 | 2.6% |
| B: 6 RT x $100K | $480 | $10,560 | 10.6% |
| C: 12 RT x $150K | $1,440 | $31,680 | 31.7% |
Profile A is structurally sustainable on Breakout's fee model. Profile B is workable for traders with edge exceeding 12% gross monthly. Profile C requires gross returns above 32% monthly just to break even on fees, which is operationally unsustainable for most traders. Match your position size and frequency profile to the fee math before scaling.
Long-term fee impact on funded account longevity
Fees compound silently against funded accounts over months. A trader who pays 15% of starting balance in annual fees against an account generating 40% gross returns nets 25% return on capital, which is strong. The same trader generating 20% gross returns nets 5%, which barely justifies the time investment. Fees do not destroy good edges, but they convert mediocre edges into losing relationships.
The structural recommendation is annual fee load below 15% of starting balance, achieved through moderate frequency and moderate position sizing. Anything above that requires gross-return performance that only a small minority of traders sustain over multi-year horizons. Plan position size and frequency around the fee math from day one rather than scaling up and discovering the fee load later.
The bottom line
Breakout charges 0.04% per side on trading and 0.09% per day on overnight holds, with zero platform, data, or withdrawal fees beyond network gas. The fee load is clean, predictable, and competitive with major exchanges. Optimal usage is 3 to 10 round trips per day at $50K to $150K position sizes, with day-trading patterns that close before 12:25 AM UTC to avoid swap entirely.
High-frequency scalping is structurally not viable on the 0.04% per side rate; multi-day large-position holds require explicit price targets to justify the daily swap cost. For most active futures-style crypto traders, Breakout's structural fees are at parity with running on a major exchange directly, with the meaningful advantage of trading firm capital rather than personal. Plan position size and trade frequency around the fee math, not the other way around.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Breakout charge per trade?
0.04% per side based on notional value. A $100K position costs $40 per side, $80 round trip. The fee applies to both opening and closing the position. There is no volume tier discount.
What is the swap fee at Breakout?
0.09% per day on notional value of open positions. Charged at 12:25 AM UTC on any position open at that moment. A $300K position pays $270 per day in swap. Day trades closed before 12:25 AM UTC pay no swap.
Are there platform fees at Breakout?
No. No platform fees, data feed fees, or monthly subscriptions. Terminal access and market data are included. The fee load is limited to per-side execution and the overnight swap.
Do trading fees count toward the daily loss limit at Breakout?
Yes. All fees reduce equity and count toward both the daily loss limit and the max drawdown calculation. A round trip at large size consumes meaningful daily-loss-limit headroom before any direction risk.
Is scalping expensive on Breakout?
Yes, structurally. Twenty round trips at $250K each costs $4,000 in fees on a single day, exceeding the 3% daily loss limit on a $100K account regardless of direction. Scalping at high frequency is not viable on Breakout's 0.04% per side rate.
How do Breakout fees compare to exchange fees?
Comparable to major exchange taker fees. Binance taker is 0.04%, Breakout is 0.04% per side. Bybit taker is 0.055%. Breakout has no maker rebate or volume tier discount but provides funded capital, which is the structural value proposition.
Can swap fees trigger a drawdown breach at Breakout?
Yes. A $500K position carries $450 per day in swap. A full week of carry on max-size leverage accumulates $3,150 in swap, exceeding the daily loss limit on a $100K account. Multi-day holds require explicit price targets to justify the structural cost.
Does Breakout charge withdrawal fees?
No. Only Ethereum network gas applies on ERC-20 stablecoin transfers, which ranges $2 to $80 depending on network congestion. There is no firm-side withdrawal fee and no minimum or maximum payout dollar limit imposed by the firm.
Are fees the same on evaluation and funded accounts?
Yes. The 0.04% per side trading fee and 0.09% per day swap fee apply identically across evaluation and funded phases. There is no fee discount during evaluation or fee escalation after passing.
What is the cheapest way to trade on Breakout?
Day trade liquid majors like BTC and ETH at 1 to 3 round trips per day, position sizes of $50K to $150K, close all positions before 12:25 AM UTC. This eliminates swap and keeps fee load under 10% of the daily loss limit, leaving room for normal trade variance.
Does Breakout discount fees for high-volume traders?
No volume tier discount is published. Breakout's 0.04% per side applies uniformly across all account sizes and all trade volumes. Traders looking for maker rebates or volume-tiered discounts need to compare to centralized exchange offerings on personal capital.
How does the swap fee compare to traditional forex carry?
Forex swap is asymmetric, where long-dollar versus short-dollar pay or receive different amounts based on rate differentials. Breakout's 0.09% per day is symmetric across long and short positions. The structural cost is a clean carry charge regardless of direction, simplifying calculation.
What is the maximum leverage on Breakout?
5x on most major crypto pairs. A $100K account permits up to $500K notional position. Beyond the leverage cap, the 0.04% per side fee scales linearly with size, and the 0.09% daily swap scales with the held notional.
Are altcoin trades more expensive than BTC/ETH?
The per-side fee is the same 0.04% regardless of pair. Spread cost can be wider on lower-liquidity altcoins, which is an implicit cost on top of the explicit per-side fee. For fee-sensitive traders, BTC and ETH have the tightest spreads and lowest implicit cost.
Does Breakout charge fees in stablecoins or local currency?
Fees are calculated in USD-equivalent based on notional position value at time of execution. Withdrawals settle in USDT or USDC through ERC-20. Trader does not pay fees in local currency.
Can fees push my account into negative equity?
Fees reduce equity, but the firm enforces max drawdown well before equity reaches negative. A large losing trade combined with high fee load triggers max drawdown breach and account closure long before negative equity is structurally possible.
